Merab Valiyev
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Merab Muradovych•Valiyev |
| Used name | Merab•Valiyev |
| Original name | Мераб Мурадович•Валієв |
| Born | 13 September 1970 in Akhalgori, Mtskheta-Mtianeti (GEO) |
| Measurements | 190 cm / 120 kg |
| Affiliations | Champion Kyiv, Kyiv (UKR) |
| NOC |  Ukraine |
Biography
Merabi Valiyev had the following finishes at major championships – 1993 World Championship: 130.0 kg. Freestyle (2nd); 1994 World Championship: 130.0 kg. Freestyle (4th); 1999 World Championship: 130.0 kg. Freestyle (8th); 1994 European Championship: 130.0 kg. Freestyle (1st); 1993 European Championship: 130.0 kg. Freestyle (2nd); 1995 European Championship: 130.0 kg. Freestyle (2nd); 1996 European Championship: 130.0 kg. Freestyle (3rd); 1999 European Championship: 130.0 kg. Freestyle (8th).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | UKR |
Merab Valiyev | |||
| Super-Heavyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 7 | |||||
| 2000 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | UKR |
Merab Valiyev | |||
| Super-Heavyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 18 |
Errata
Date of birth also seen as 14 June 1970 or 14 June 1968 and year of birth also seen as 1971 in various Ukrainian and Ossetian sources.